- The list below includes 123 free or cheap things to do in or near Oberlin, Ohio, including 89 different types of inexpensive activities like Historic Homes, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Music Venue.
- From Oberlin College to Tappan Square, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Oberlin and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Medina, North Olmsted, Westlake and Huron.
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Wooster's Grosjean Park is a 57-acre city park located among trout-rich streams. Visitors can fly-fish for trout in Apple Creek, which is kept stocked. They can also picnic or explore extensive walking trails through the surrounding woods.
37.9 Miles
Ohio's only life-size wax museum, Biblewalk depicts stories of the Old and New Testament with meticulously created figurines and settings. Tours are available, and visitors can also enjoy a special dinner theater performance.
37.9 Miles
As a neighborhood bar, Old 97 Cafe offers visitors an expansive cocktail menu and live entertainment from local performers. During the weekend, the outdoor patio hosts bocce ball and ping pong games.
38.0 Miles
A unique and spiritual experience, Biblewalk & Living Museum brings to life the Holy Bible with wax sculptures. There are 70 scenes with musical accompaniment and over 300 wax figures involved.
38.1 Miles
Exercise and off leash play is available at the BARC Akron Dog Park, which is open from dusk until dawn throughout the year. Free entry to the park provides access to two secure double gated entry and exit pens, waste disposal stations with complimentary bags, and a dog water fountain.
38.2 Miles
Battle Zone Paintball is a paintball facility featuring four themed paintball fields. Field themes include village urban assault, a military field, fort-to-fort, and a tournament style Speed Ball course. Battle Zone also maintains a full service paintball shop.
38.2 Miles
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100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield, OH 44905
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Dedicated to preserving and raising awareness of the historic Mansfield Reformatory, the Mansfield Reformatory Preservation Society offers educational tours, ghost tours, interactive murder mysteries, and a museum of artifacts. The Society also hosts a variety of special events.
38.2 Miles
With beautiful landscaping and over 29 acres of land, Babb Run Park is a scenic park that is great for picnicking and relaxing. Amenities include trails, paved paths, picnic equipment, and foot bridges.
38.3 Miles
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Ohio State Reformatory
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100 Reformatory Road, Mansfield, OH 44906
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History buffs, ghost hunters, and the curious flock to the Ohio State Reformatory every year. From its opening in 1896 to its closing in 1990, over 155,000 men were imprisoned within its walls, and many are said to be there still.
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4049 E Mooresdock Rd, Port Clinton, OH 43452
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Located along the west side of the island itself, Catawba Island State Park offers access to Lake Erie for motorboating, fishing, and swimming. The 10-acre park also has picnic sites and a pavilion.